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1894, 1st Bureau issue (unwatermarked), 1¢ to $5 complete, "Roosevelt" small die proofs (Scott 247P2-263P2), pretty set with bold colors and sharp lines; 1¢ with clipped corner (clear of design); 5¢ 15¢ and $5 with various stains, generally Very Fine, your opportunity for these sought-after proofs. Scott $3,535 Estimate $2,000-2,500 (Image)
1894, 1¢ ultramarine, unwatermarked (Scott 246), o.g., never hinged, in pastel shade on glowing white paper; how this wasn't considered a jumbo, we don't know, Extremely Fine to Superb, a big Ben to chime about, with 2000 P.F. and 2005 P.S.E. certificates, the latter graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $925. SMQ XF-SUP 95 $925 Estimate $750-1,000 (Image)
1894, 1¢ ultramarine & dark ultramarine, unwatermarked (Scott 246 vars), o.g., never hinged, lovely duo of first First Bureaus, each crisply printed in clean color, the darker shade a right margin plate number 102 single, Very Fine, the lighter shade particularly choice. Scott $180 Estimate $150-200 (Image)
1894, 1¢ blue, unwatermarked (Scott 247), o.g., never hinged, a jaw-dropping stunner with sensational color, sharp lines and flawless centering on immaculate paper, Superb, when only the best will do, a solo Top of the Pop, as the PSE Population Report's highest-awarded grade is a 95J, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded SUP 98. SMQ SUP 98; $2,750 as a "95J". SMQ SUP 98 $2,750 as a "95J" Estimate $3,000-4,000 (Image)
1894, 2¢ carmine lake, type I, unwatermarked (Scott 249), o.g., never hinged, a come-hither beauty in flaming color, with spectacular detail and immaculate paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, one of just six stamps at this grade, with only four grading higher, in PSE's Population Report, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $4,400. SMQ XF-SUP 95 $4,400 Estimate $3,500-5,000 (Image)
1894, 2¢ carmine, type I, unwatermarked (Scott 250), left margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, with enticing color and sharp detail, Post Office fresh with sound perforations and large margins, Extremely Fine, with 2010 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $85 Estimate $250-350 (Image)
1894, 2¢ carmine, type II, unwatermarked (Scott 251), o.g., never hinged, strong color, sharp detail and fresh paper; sound with superior centering, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, a pretty stamp, ex Rupp, with 1991 P.F. certificate for block of four (this position 2), plus 2011 P.S.E. certificate for single graded VF-XF 85. SMQ VF-XF 85; $1,700. Scott $1,200 Estimate $1,500-2,000 (Image)
1894, 2¢ carmine, type III, unwatermarked (Scott 252), o.g., never hinged, exceptionally fresh and bright with clean lines and solid margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, an enticing stamp, with 2017 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $400 Estimate $400-600 (Image)
1894, 3¢ purple, unwatermarked (Scott 253), o.g., never hinged, in crisp color with clean lines; fresh paper with gargantuan margins, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 2009 P.S.E. certificate. Scott $360 Estimate $400-600 (Image)
1894, 4¢ dark brown, unwatermarked (Scott 254), o.g., very lightly hinged, in glorious color with incredibly deep detail; fresh and bright, marvelously centered amid wide margins, Extremely Fine, a grand stamp, with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott $200 Estimate $250-350 (Image)
1894, 5¢ chocolate, unwatermarked (Scott 255), o.g., never hinged, a gorgeous Grant with glowing color and immaculate impression, all gloriously centered on pristine paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, sure to inspire spirited bidding, only three stamps grade higher in PSE's Population Report, with 2019 P.S.A.G. certificate graded XF-SUP 95. SMQ XF-SUP 95; $2,900. SMQ XF-SUP 95 $2,900 Estimate $2,000-3,000 (Image)
1894, 6¢ dull brown, unwatermarked (Scott 256), o.g., never hinged, a glorious stamp with brightly glowing color, sharp lines and like-new paper, Very Fine to Extremely Fine, with 1999 P.S.E. and 2000 P.F. certificates with bottom selvage, since removed. Scott $475 Estimate $500-750 (Image)
1894, 10¢ dark green, unwatermarked (Scott 258), o.g., previously hinged, a wondrous Webster, richly detailed and deeply hued, with precision centering and immaculate paper, Extremely Fine to Superb, you'll be deviled if you can find a flaw, with 1994 P.F. certificate as top margin single, the selvage since removed. Scott $275 Estimate $400-600 (Image)
1894, 15¢ dark blue, unwatermarked (Scott 259), bottom margin single with part imprint, o.g., never hinged, sensational example with immaculate paper and powerful color; clean and sound, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Scott $850 Estimate $1,200-1,800 (Image)
1894, 50¢ orange, unwatermarked (Scott 260), o.g., previously hinged, fresh and near-perfectly centered, cleanly printed in color without a hint of oxidation, Very Fine, be a cavalier place a solid bid, with 1999 P.F. certificate as never hinged and later certificate #547934 (not included) stating previously hinged at top right. Scott $475 Estimate $400-600 (Image)
1894, $1 black, type I, unwatermarked (Scott 261), o.g., previously hinged, boldly printed in luxuriant color with sculptural presentation on immaculate paper, Very Fine, with 2012 Weiss (as previously hinged) and 2021 P.S.A.G. certificates. Scott $1,000 Estimate $750-1,000 (Image)
1894, $1 black, type II, unwatermarked (Scott 261A), o.g., previously hinged, in rich black with deeply engraved lines; fresh and sound, Fine to Very Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $2,100 Estimate $1,000-1,500 (Image)
Scott $2,100 Estimate $1,000-1,50
Opening US$ 900.00
Sold...US$ 1,200.00
Closed..Jun-15-2021, 16:57:32 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 757
Lot No: 353
Symbol: PCat No: 247P4-248P4, 256P4
1894, 1¢ 2¢ 6¢ $2 dark blue, plate proof on card (Scott 247P4-248P4, 256P4, 262P4, 263P4), blocks of 4, choice selection of blocks, incredibly fresh and clean with well-balanced margins, Extremely Fine, exceedingly rare multiples of $2 & $5 First Bureau proofs. Scott $7,875 Estimate $3,000-4,000 (Image)
1894, $2 bright blue, unwatermarked (Scott 262), o.g., previously hinged, brightly colored on like-new paper, well-centered and fresh; reperforated at right, Fine to Very Fine, with 2021 P.S.A.G. certificate. Scott $2,750 Estimate $500-750 (Image)
1894, $2 bright blue, unwatermarked (Scott 262), block of 4, a rarity for simply surviving intact so long, with deep color, fresh lines and paper, and light, unobtrusive cancels; a few perforation separations at left, the right stamps with some lightly toned perforation tips, Very Fine, the largest known used $2 multiple, with 2007 P.F. certificate. Scott $9,500 Estimate $3,500-5,000 (Image)
1894, $5 dark green, unwatermarked (Scott 263), o.g., previously hinged, on pristine paper in bold, deep color; margins clear on all sides, Fine, a more-than-presentable stamp, with 2003 P.S.E. certificate graded F 70. SMQ F 70; $2,000. Scott $4,000 Estimate $1,500-2,000 (Image)
